Respect Wills & Estates

Respect Wills & Estates 🕊 Nothing in life is certain except for death & taxes. We provide expert legal advice on both.

Compassionate & comprehensive wills and estate planning service based in Melbourne. Book your free 15 minute phone call to get started or call 1300 099 455.

30/08/2026

Every family has its own story.

The relationships, the history, the personalities, the things that are said — and sometimes the things that are never said.

That’s why I don’t believe there is such a thing as a “simple family”.

And perhaps that’s also why there is no one-size-fits-all approach to planning for one. 🤍

A little more about the person behind the emails 👋I am Nadya, Principal Lawyer and Co-Founder of Respect Wills & Estates...
21/08/2026

A little more about the person behind the emails 👋

I am Nadya, Principal Lawyer and Co-Founder of Respect Wills & Estates.

But I am also a mum, a wife, a daughter and someone who has experienced loss.

I lost my dad when I was a child, and although I did not understand it at the time, that experience has shaped me in ways I am still discovering.

Maybe that is why I have always believed that Wills and estate planning are about so much more than documents.

They are about people. Families. Relationships. The things that are sometimes difficult to talk about.

My hope is that when someone sits down with me, they feel comfortable enough to have those conversations — honestly and openly.

So, I thought it was about time I properly introduced myself. 🤍

Hi, I’m Nadya. Nice to meet you.

15/08/2026

Can you have a child after you die?
With IVF, frozen embryos, and assisted reproduction now part of many families’ plans, it’s a question more people are facing than you’d think. This Sunday, our Principal Wills & Estates Lawyer Nadya Voloshina joins Lisa Leong on ABC Radio Melbourne’s Sunday Mornings to unpack what happens to s***m, eggs, and embryos after death — and what it means for your estate.
Tune in Sunday 16 August, 10am — ABC Radio Melbourne.

For couples who would want their partner to have the option of having a child after their death, this is a conversation ...
14/08/2026

For couples who would want their partner to have the option of having a child after their death, this is a conversation worth having before it becomes an emergency.

24/07/2026

Can leaving someone just $1 in your Will stop them from contesting it? 🤔

It is one of the most common estate planning myths—but is it actually true?

This Sunday, our Principal Wills & Estates Lawyer, Nadya Voloshina, joins Lisa Leong on ABC Radio Melbourne to discuss:
✔️ Who can contest a Will
✔️ Whether children are automatically entitled to an inheritance
✔️ The biggest misconceptions about estate disputes
✔️ Whether “no contest” clauses and the famous “$1 gift” really work

If you’ve ever wondered how contested Wills actually work in Victoria, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

📻 ABC Radio Melbourne
🗓️ Sunday 26 July
🕙 10:00 am

What questions do you have about contesting a Will? Leave them in the comments below.

Does the 2026–27 Budget affect your testamentary trust?We have been asked this question a lot since Budget night. Here i...
22/07/2026

Does the 2026–27 Budget affect your testamentary trust?

We have been asked this question a lot since Budget night. Here is what you need to know right now.

The Government has proposed a 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts from 1 July 2028. The good news for most of our clients is that testamentary trusts are proposed to be exempt — provided they are established for genuine testamentary purposes and income comes from assets of the deceased estate.

One of a few important things to watch.

If assets unrelated to the deceased estate were injected into the trust after Budget night — 7:30pm AEST on 12 May 2026 — income from those assets may be caught by the minimum tax under the proposal.

It is also important to note: this is a consultation paper only. These proposals have not received Government approval and are not yet law. Submissions close 31 July 2026.

We are monitoring this closely and will keep you updated as the legislation develops.

If you have a testamentary trust and are unsure how this may affect you, book a complimentary call with our team.

📞 1300 09 WILL | 1300 099 455
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🔗 Link in bio to book a complimentary 15-minute call.

16/07/2026

Do you have kids? These five things come before everything else.

- A Will naming a guardian
- Updated super beneficiaries
- Life insurance (10–15x income)
- A testamentary trust
- Enduring POA + Medical POA

Most parents skip these. Do not.

Ready to lock this in? DM or link in bio.

❌ "I do not need a Will — my assets will just go to my spouse."This is one of the most common assumptions we hear. It is...
01/07/2026

❌ "I do not need a Will — my assets will just go to my spouse."
This is one of the most common assumptions we hear. It is also one of the most dangerous.
Without a valid Will, the law decides what happens to everything you have built — not you.
Swipe to see exactly what that means in practice. ➡️
And if this post made you think "I really need to sort my Will" — that feeling is your sign.
One day is not a plan. The best time was yesterday. The next best time is right now.
📞 1300 09 WILL | 1300 099 455
🌐 respectwills.com.au
🔗 Book a complimentary 15-minute call — link in bio.

Big update for anyone with a testamentary trust 📋The government has scrapped plans to apply the proposed 30% minimum tax...
18/06/2026

Big update for anyone with a testamentary trust 📋

The government has scrapped plans to apply the proposed 30% minimum tax to discretionary testamentary trusts.

Translation: this estate planning tool just got safer for your family, not riskier.

The exemption comes with conditions and isn’t yet legislated — drop us a message if you want to know how this affects your Will.

Estate planning is not a one-time event.It is something you revisit at every major chapter of your life — and we are her...
20/05/2026

Estate planning is not a one-time event.
It is something you revisit at every major chapter of your life — and we are here for all of them.
A new baby. A marriage. A new home. Running a business. A loss.
Whatever moment brought you here, our team will make sure your wishes are protected and your family is looked after — without the overwhelm, and without the jargon.
Swipe to see where we come in. ➡️
📞 1300 09 WILL | 1300 099 455
🌐 respectwills.com.au
🔗 Book a complimentary 15-minute call — link in bio.

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